Tyler D. Shea

Tyler D. Shea serves as a SK3 Contracting Officer, specializing in the acquisition of specialized industrial and manufacturing goods critical to federal operational readiness. Within the procurement ecosystem, Shea oversees the full lifecycle of contract actions—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and mission-driven sourcing objectives. His portfolio primarily encompasses complex manufacturing and supply chain requirements, with a strong emphasis on domestic production capabilities and technical precision in niche industrial sectors. While specific contractor names are not disclosed in available records, Shea maintains consistent engagement with a diverse ecosystem of small businesses and specialized manufacturers, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory adherence. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for collaborative, transparent procurement processes that prioritize vendor capability over scale, encouraging innovation from niche suppliers with domain-specific expertise in shipbuilding, plastics fabrication, and hardwood processing. Shea demonstrates an exceptional commitment to small business participation, with 94.9% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for small, domestically owned firms, aligning closely with federal socioeconomic goals. His consistent use of set-asides signals a strong preference for empowering small businesses without reliance on broader set-aside categories such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB, indicating a broad-based, non-targeted but highly inclusive approach to small business contracting. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), 326113 (Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet Manufacturing), and 321211 (Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing), underscoring deep technical expertise in materials science, marine infrastructure, and precision wood products. Shea’s work supports critical federal assets requiring durable, engineered components, demonstrating proficiency in sourcing specialized industrial goods with stringent quality and compliance standards.